She has the temperament of a labrador puppy and will swim right alongside divers, sometimes even brushing up against them. It is important that divers resist the urge to reach out and pet her though, however tempting it may be, as humans have all kinds of grease and bacteria on their hands which if transferred onto a shark's skin can be harmful to them.
Nurse sharks can reach up to 14 feet in length and weigh up to 750lb. Kiki however is around 5 feet long.
We know it is Kiki when we see her, not only from her behaviour but she also has a scar in her lip where she was once hooked on a fishing line.
Nurse sharks are generally a nocturnal species, however Kiki seems to be active all through the day, choosing to hang out with divers over sleep!
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